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Taking Chance
7.4 / 10 IMDb
77% Rotten Tomatoes

Where To Watch Taking Chance

Taking Chance is a powerful military drama based on a true story that honors sacrifice, dignity, and patriotism. The film follows Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl, who volunteers to escort the body of a fallen Marine from Wyoming to his hometown. As he travels across America, Strobl witnesses the quiet respect and gratitude shown by strangers along the way. Told with restraint and emotional sincerity, the film focuses on honor rather than action. Taking Chance is a deeply moving tribute to fallen soldiers and the human connections formed through shared respect and loss.

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  • Release Date: February 16, 2009
  • Director: Ross Katz
  • Genre: Drama, War, Biography
  • Duration: 77 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Starring: Kevin Bacon
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  • Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, HBO / Max, Google Play Movies

More details about Taking Chance and where you can watch

The story begins when Marine First Lieutenant Chance Phelps is killed in Iraq. Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl volunteers to escort Chance’s remains back to his family. During the journey, Strobl reflects on duty, loss, and the meaning of service. Traveling through airports, towns, and highways, he encounters civilians who pay their respects in silent yet powerful ways. These moments profoundly affect Strobl, strengthening his understanding of sacrifice and national unity. The film avoids battlefield scenes, instead emphasizing emotional impact through simple gestures of honor. Taking Chance portrays how one soldier’s journey becomes a collective act of remembrance, illustrating the quiet heroism found in respect, empathy, and national gratitude.

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Kevin Bacon donated his entire salary from Taking Chance to military charities, a fact that shocked many viewers and reinforced the film’s message of genuine respect and honor beyond the screen.

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